TR042 · Level 8 · 4 years

Film

Trinity College Dublin · Dublin

2026 Round 1 points

529

Down 16 points since 2023 (545).

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About this course

A film degree that studies film as an art and academic subject. It is not a practical filmmaking course.

How long
4 years
What you study
You study film analysis, Hollywood and European cinema, world cinemas, digital media and Irish film. In later years you pick electives such as film theory, TV history and screenwriting. The capstone can be a dissertation, screenplay, video essay or series bible, with a written analysis.
Placement and abroad
You can go on exchange to universities in Europe and beyond, such as UCLA and USC.
Where it can lead
Graduates work in film and media, including directing, editing, writing, production, journalism and digital media.
Who it suits
Suits students who love watching and discussing films and enjoy writing about them.

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About Arts

Artistic fields like Fine Arts, Music, Theatre

The study of Creative Arts involves exploring various forms of artistic expression, including visual arts, performing arts, and media arts. This field encourages students to develop cultural awareness. E.g. Fine Arts, Drama and Theatre Studies, Music, Creative Writing.

Points history

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Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026529Published after the final round
2025 518508522
2024 532521543
2023 545541549

Round 1 is the points needed for a first-round offer. Final is the lowest points offered a place after all rounds. Middle student is the points of the student in the middle of everyone who got a place. * means not everyone on those points got a place (random selection). Source: CAO points lists.

Subject requirements

  • English: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • Mathematics: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6 or Foundation F6
  • A language except English: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6

These are the course's own subject requirements. You also need to meet the college's general minimum entry requirements.

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